Pomegranate and Orange Vodka Cocktail
By Aysegul Sanford
Ingredients
- 1 oz. honey simple syrup (recipe follows)
- 6 leaves of fresh mint, plus more as a garnish
- 4 oz. vodka
- 4 oz. pomegranate juice
- 2 oz. orange juice
- 2 slices of fresh oranges, as a garnish
- A handful of pomegranate arils, as a garnish
- Honey simple syrup: ½ cup honey, ½ cup water
Procedure
To make the honey simple syrup: Place honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring it to a boil. Then, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 7–8 minutes. When the syrup is reduced and slightly thickened, place it in a small jar and let it come to room temperature before using it. If preferred, you can add in a few fresh leaves of mint to infuse some minty flavors into the simple syrup.
To make the Pomegranate and Orange Vodka Cocktail: Place honey simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Muddle mint leaves until fully melted. Add in the vodka, pomegranate juice, orange juice, and ice. Put the lid on and give it a shake. Place two rock glasses with ice and pour the drink into the glasses. Garnish with fresh mint, orange slices, and fresh mint leaves. Serve.
To make the Pomegranate and Orange Vodka Cocktail: Place honey simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Muddle mint leaves until fully melted. Add in the vodka, pomegranate juice, orange juice, and ice. Put the lid on and give it a shake. Place two rock glasses with ice and pour the drink into the glasses. Garnish with fresh mint, orange slices, and fresh mint leaves. Serve.